FIXING EXPRESS RATES TARIFF WARS AVERTED
An Interstate Commerce Commission investigation finds no man knows how express rates are set. A percentage basis could help Radroids. Express companies seek settlement with railroads, though objections arise over wagon-driver impacts. Commissioner Lane questions any simple percent solution.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Burthe
Medimremiin
Tom
Jones
Sots Express Company
Expressei
Toby Mo Jes
Esse Altes
Midote Tres
Commiswouer
Lani
Sant Express
Standard Oil Trust Contested Over Waters Control
The article details a legal battle over control of the Waters Company and its association with Standard Oil through a trust structure. It notes court actions by executives including Lorber, Stewart, and Vicia, with references to Magnolia Petroleum, the Magnolia outfit, and efforts to regain control of the Waters concern. The piece mentions hearings, stock disputes, and the involvement of national and regional legal entities in the fight over ownership and governance.
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Ford Invest Cation
Dehance of
Bose
Ty Leama
Samuel W Bordsee
Loree
Lemtestinien
Borto de
Tyiat
Beaumont Phos
Pugerty i Peyis
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Neetes
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Kamae
Vic
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Tetce
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Chicago
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Cour
Perecan
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Charles XI
Vicia Pho Tires
Warera Prize Company
8 Reph
Casapura 5
Stocdard
Flerea Comping Mayer
Wasters
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Ana Ale Rectr
Lecce View
Pieree Ginera
Aaies
New Dominican Cabinet Formed by Eladio Victora Oath Taken
Eladio Victora took the oath as president of the Dominican Republic for a six year term and announced his cabinet selections. Alfredo Vetorta becomes minister of war and interior, Cordova as finance minister, Aduro Withade as foreign affairs minister, Angelo Soler as justice minister, Luis Pelletier as agriculture minister, and M Trencoso as minister of public works.
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Eladio Victora
Faminga Peh
Eladio Vientra
Santo Domingo
Fallan
Alfredo Vetorta Miniater
M Cordova
Aduro Withade
Angelo Soler
Luis Pelletier
M ‘Trencoso
Dyer Chosen President At National Education Meet
The department of superintendence of the National Education Association tonight elected Bupt F. B. Dyer of Cincinnati as president. Philadelphia was selected as the 1518 convention site. Resolutions urged creating a national children's bureau and Congress recognizing the need to enlarge the department of education. Addresses were made by P. P. Claxton and others. The National Committee on Agricultural Education elected EB. J. Balcomb of North Carolina State College Greensboro as secretary.
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EB. J. Balcomb
Agricultural Department
North Carolina State College
Greensboro
N. C
Commerce CourtRejects ICC Rate Cut In Fuel-Front Clash
The Commerce Court voids an Interstate Commerce Commission order cutting class freight rates from New Orleans to Montgomery Selma Mobile Pensacola and to Florida. Judge Archbald's decision says Congress did not intend to grant the ICC broad powers to set rates and criticizes the commission for lacking substantial evidence. The ruling targets Louisville and Nashville Railroad and New Orleans trade interests challenging the reductions as unjustified.
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Selma
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Ala
Pensacolo Fla
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Congress
St Wan
Louisville and Nashvile Railroad
Louisille
Nashville
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New York
Altimore
Carolinas
Virginia
Deacons in Police Court Over Pastor Duel
In a Vermont Avenue Baptist dispute for a new pastor, seven parishioners were charged with disorderly conduct as crowds gathered at police court. The factions led by Enoch Harris and Deacon Hawkins clashed while testimonies described sermons, a pistol firing, and a parasol assault before Judge Mullowny discharged the defendants.
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George W. Lee
Vermont Avenue
Enoch Harris
Hawklars
Equity
District Supreme Court
Lee
Deacon Hawkins
James S. Wills
Willa
Enoch Haris
Barris
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Robert Porter
Lane Daw
Joseph Burke
Carter Bratton
Enoch Hart
Lucretia Johnson
Berta Moore
Armand W. Scott
AR. Mulloway
Gus Schuldt
District of Columbia
Sexton Blas
Phéleman Ryan
Darknight
Sexton
Mullowny
Periabionera
Deportation stories prompt humanitarian response across U.S.
The department faces deportation of families including Jacob and Sofia Litwinak from Detroit to Poland with no provision for their child Gertrude. Secretary Nagel hears appeals and actions shift as cases of foundling asylum, illness, and hope intertwine in a sea of law and mercy.
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Poland
Detroit
Gertrude Litwinak
Jacob
Sofia
Sofa
Mich
Department of Commerce and Labor
Aitte Gertrude
Cable
Gertrude
More Warships To Crete Drawn By Balkan Tensions
Paris reports that due to repeated Christian attacks on Muslims in Crete and activity by a revolutionary union, the Protecting powers will bolster naval presence. France and Great Britain will each dispatch two more warships while Russia, urged by Prime Minister Poincare, adds vessels. Italy agrees with the others. diplomats fear Turkish reprisals against Greece and a wider Balkan war.
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Feb
Crete
Revolutionary Union Committee
France
Great Britain
Russia
Raymond Poincare
Aldod
Italy
Turkey
Greece
Ship Aboard Outbreak Kills Twenty One Children
A meningitis outbreak on the steamship Avon between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro claims the lives of eighteen children, with additional fatalities reported between Rio and San Tos. The incident is reported from Rio Janeiro on February 8.
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Brazil
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Avon
Liabon
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Arrested elevator boy confessed to crime in building
Police report that Frank Cooper a black elevator operator confessed to the assault killing a woman in the building after beating her into unconsciousness He allegedly took 30 in coins stained with blood from his pockets and was taken into custody with charges filed
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Frank Cooper
Cooper
Crown Princess of Sweden Gives Birth to Son
Stockholm Sweden February crown princess daughter of the Duke of Connaught governor general of Canada announced the birth of a son this morning both mother and child are reported to be doing well the royal couple now have three sons and one daughter
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Stockholm
Sweden
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Bank Robbery Strikes Costa Private Bank in San Jose
Two bandits robbed the Costa private bank in San Jose California today, escaping after seizing about 4000 dollars. James A Costa had opened the safe and prepared for business when the theft occurred, with Costa himself later confined to a rear room.
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Calif
James A Costa
Costa
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